Biathlon Junior World Championships were first held in 1967 for men and in 1984 for women. According to the International Biathlon Union rules, biathletes qualify as Junior if they turn 20, 21 or 22 during the season from November to October, they qualify as Youth when they turn 17, 18 or 19 during the season.[1]
The first venue was Altenberg (then East Germany). The age limit of the participating athletes is 20 years. On 24 June 2009, it was decided that Nove Mesto na Moravě (Czech Republic), Lahti (Finland) and Obertilliach (Austria) will be the venues for the World Junior Championships in 2011, 2012 and 2013.
The Biathlon Junior World Championships from 1967 to 1988 were held in the same period and in one venue as the World Championships.
Junior and youth competitions were held at the following locations:
Altenberg
Luleå
Zakopane Östersund
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Linthal
Lake Placid
Minsk
Antholz Minsk
Lillehammer
Hochfilzen
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Sarajevo Lahti Minsk Antholz
Chamonix Egg am Etzel Falun Lahti Chamonix Voss Sodankylä
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Canmore Ruhpolding
Osrblie Andermatt Kontiolahti Forni Avoltri Valcartier
Pokljuka Hochfilzen
Khanty-Mansiysk Ridnaun Kościelisko Haute Maurienne Vanoise Kontiolahti Presque Isle Martell Ruhpolding Canmore, Alberta Torsby
Nové Město na Moravě Kontiolahti Obertilliach Presque Isle
Minsk
Cheile Grădiştei Osrblie
Otepää Osrblie Lenzerheide Obertilliach Soldier Hollow
Schuchinsk Otepää Östersund ArberSources:[2][3]
As of 2024.